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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.81, 1,019.24 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.81, 1,019.24 and 443.91 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.81 : 1,019.24 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.81/1,019.24 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.81x = 1,019.24 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.81x = 452,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,446.06/738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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