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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.77, 1,012.55 and 438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.77, 1,012.55 and 438.93 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.77 : 1,012.55 = 438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.77/1,012.55 = 438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.77x = 1,012.55 × 438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.77x = 444,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,436.38/733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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