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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.62, 1,012.50 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.62, 1,012.50 and 439.14 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.62 : 1,012.50 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.62/1,012.50 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.62x = 1,012.50 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.62x = 444,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,629.25/733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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