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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,019.67 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,019.67 and 440.11 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,019.67 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,019.67 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,019.67 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 448,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,761.87/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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