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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,012.49 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,012.49 and 438.99 is: 605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,012.49 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,012.49 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,012.49 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 444,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,470.79/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.61

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