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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.78, 1,012.56 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.78, 1,012.56 and 439.04 is: 605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.78 : 1,012.56 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.78/1,012.56 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.78x = 1,012.56 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.78x = 444,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554.34/733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.84

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