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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,018.16 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,018.16 and 443.16 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,018.16 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,018.16 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,018.16 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 451,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,207.79/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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