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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,018.54 and 443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,018.54 and 443.73 is: 611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,018.54 = 443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,018.54 = 443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,018.54 × 443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 451,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,961.13/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.98

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