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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.96, 1,013.16 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.96, 1,013.16 and 439.17 is: 606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.96 : 1,013.16 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.96/1,013.16 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.96x = 1,013.16 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.96x = 444,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,950.55/733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.23

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