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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,019.73 and 440.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,019.73 and 440.39 is: 607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,019.73 = 440.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,019.73 = 440.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,019.73 × 440.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 449,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,078.89/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.73

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