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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.55, 1,012.38 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.55, 1,012.38 and 438.89 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.55 : 1,012.38 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.55/1,012.38 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.55x = 1,012.38 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.55x = 444,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,323.46/733.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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