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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.76, 1,012.12 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.76, 1,012.12 and 438.84 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.76 : 1,012.12 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.76/1,012.12 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.76x = 1,012.12 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.76x = 444,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,158.74/733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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