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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.97, 1,012.89 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.97, 1,012.89 and 439.25 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.97 : 1,012.89 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.97/1,012.89 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.97x = 1,012.89 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.97x = 444,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,911.93/733.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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