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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,019.26 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,019.26 and 444.06 is: 612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,019.26 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,019.26 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,019.26 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 452,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,612.60/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.77

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