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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.56, 1,011.74 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.56, 1,011.74 and 438.64 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.56 : 1,011.74 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.56/1,011.74 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.56x = 1,011.74 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.56x = 443,789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,789.63/733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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