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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.71, 1,012.52 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.71, 1,012.52 and 439.05 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.71 : 1,012.52 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.71/1,012.52 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.71x = 1,012.52 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.71x = 444,544.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,544.71/733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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