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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.14, 1,012.98 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.14, 1,012.98 and 439.54 is: 606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.14 : 1,012.98 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.14/1,012.98 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.14x = 1,012.98 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.14x = 445,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,245.23/734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.49

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