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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.95, 1,012.91 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.95, 1,012.91 and 439.38 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.95 : 1,012.91 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.95/1,012.91 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.95x = 1,012.91 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.95x = 445,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,050.20/733.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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