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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.05, 1,013.07 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.05, 1,013.07 and 439.39 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.05 : 1,013.07 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.05/1,013.07 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.05x = 1,013.07 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.05x = 445,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,132.83/734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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