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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.08, 1,013.06 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.08, 1,013.06 and 439.36 is: 606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.08 : 1,013.06 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.08/1,013.06 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.08x = 1,013.06 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.08x = 445,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,098.04/734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.33

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