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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.12, 1,012.70 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.12, 1,012.70 and 439.30 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.12 : 1,012.70 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.12/1,012.70 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.12x = 1,012.70 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.12x = 444,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,879.11/734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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