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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.12, 1,013.08 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.12, 1,013.08 and 439.80 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.12 : 1,013.08 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.12/1,013.08 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.12x = 1,013.08 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.12x = 445,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,552.58/734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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