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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.90, 1,017.86 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.90, 1,017.86 and 439.04 is: 605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.90 : 1,017.86 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.90/1,017.86 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.90x = 1,017.86 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.90x = 446,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,881.25/737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.61

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