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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,012.53 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,012.53 and 439.08 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,012.53 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,012.53 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,012.53 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 444,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,581.67/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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