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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.82, 1,019.34 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.82, 1,019.34 and 439.93 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.82 : 1,019.34 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.82/1,019.34 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.82x = 1,019.34 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.82x = 448,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,435.70/738.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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