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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.24, 1,011.90 and 438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.24, 1,011.90 and 438.70 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.24 : 1,011.90 = 438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.24/1,011.90 = 438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.24x = 1,011.90 × 438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.24x = 443,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,920.53/733.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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