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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.90, 1,012.96 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.90, 1,012.96 and 439.34 is: 606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.90 : 1,012.96 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.90/1,012.96 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.90x = 1,012.96 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.90x = 445,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,033.85/733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.40

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