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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,019.66 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,019.66 and 443.91 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,019.66 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,019.66 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,019.66 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 452,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,638.87/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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