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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.95, 1,016.94 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.95, 1,016.94 and 438.21 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.95 : 1,016.94 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.95/1,016.94 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.95x = 1,016.94 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.95x = 445,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,633.28/736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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