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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.22, 1,013.24 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.22, 1,013.24 and 439.50 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.22 : 1,013.24 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.22/1,013.24 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.22x = 1,013.24 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.22x = 445,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,316.78/734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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