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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.94, 1,018.35 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.94, 1,018.35 and 439.39 is: 606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.94 : 1,018.35 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.94/1,018.35 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.94x = 1,018.35 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.94x = 447,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,451.71/737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.35

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