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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.69, 1,012.38 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.69, 1,012.38 and 438.94 is: 605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.69 : 1,012.38 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.69/1,012.38 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.69x = 1,012.38 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.69x = 444,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,374.08/733.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.67

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