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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.05, 1,012.48 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.05, 1,012.48 and 439.08 is: 605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.05 : 1,012.48 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.05/1,012.48 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.05x = 1,012.48 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.05x = 444,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,559.72/734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.63

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