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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.01, 1,012.34 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.01, 1,012.34 and 439.25 is: 605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.01 : 1,012.34 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.01/1,012.34 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.01x = 1,012.34 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.01x = 444,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,663.09/734.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.80

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