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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,018.26 and 443.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,018.26 and 443.35 is: 611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,018.26 = 443.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,018.26 = 443.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,018.26 × 443.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 451,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,445.57/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.61

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