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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,019.73 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,019.73 and 444.12 is: 612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,019.73 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,019.73 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,019.73 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 452,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,882.49/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.86

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