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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,013.04 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,013.04 and 439.10 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,013.04 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,013.04 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,013.04 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 444,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,825.86/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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