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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.75, 1,012.54 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.75, 1,012.54 and 438.96 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.75 : 1,012.54 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.75/1,012.54 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.75x = 1,012.54 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.75x = 444,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,464.56/733.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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