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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.06, 1,012.86 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.06, 1,012.86 and 439.26 is: 606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.06 : 1,012.86 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.06/1,012.86 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.06x = 1,012.86 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.06x = 444,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,908.88/734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.10

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