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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734, 1,012.89 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734, 1,012.89 and 439.21 is: 606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734 : 1,012.89 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734/1,012.89 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734x = 1,012.89 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734x = 444,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,869.22/734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.09

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