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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.91, 1,018.46 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.91, 1,018.46 and 439.22 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.91 : 1,018.46 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.91/1,018.46 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.91x = 1,018.46 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.91x = 447,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,328.35/737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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