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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,019.64 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,019.64 and 444.13 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,019.64 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,019.64 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,019.64 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 452,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,852.71/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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