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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,019.17 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,019.17 and 443.93 is: 612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,019.17 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,019.17 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,019.17 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 452,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,439.42/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.37

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