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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.34, 1,012.22 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.34, 1,012.22 and 438.82 is: 605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.34 : 1,012.22 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.34/1,012.22 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.34x = 1,012.22 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.34x = 444,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,182.38/733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.70

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