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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.87, 1,013.06 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.87, 1,013.06 and 439.08 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.87 : 1,013.06 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.87/1,013.06 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.87x = 1,013.06 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.87x = 444,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,812.19/733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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