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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.72, 1,012.54 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.72, 1,012.54 and 438.84 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.72 : 1,012.54 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.72/1,012.54 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.72x = 1,012.54 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.72x = 444,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,343.05/733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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