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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.92, 1,019.76 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.92, 1,019.76 and 444.35 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.92 : 1,019.76 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.92/1,019.76 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.92x = 1,019.76 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.92x = 453,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,131.24/738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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