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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.72, 1,012.08 and 439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.72, 1,012.08 and 439.06 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.72 : 1,012.08 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.72/1,012.08 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.72x = 1,012.08 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.72x = 444,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,363.84/733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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