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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,019.81 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,019.81 and 444.26 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,019.81 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,019.81 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,019.81 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 453,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,056.80/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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