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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.98, 1,016.90 and 438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.98, 1,016.90 and 438.33 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.98 : 1,016.90 = 438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.98/1,016.90 = 438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.98x = 1,016.90 × 438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.98x = 445,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,730.50/736.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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