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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.55, 1,012.19 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.55, 1,012.19 and 438.75 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.55 : 1,012.19 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.55/1,012.19 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.55x = 1,012.19 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.55x = 444,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,096.17/733.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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