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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.23, 1,013.20 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.23, 1,013.20 and 439.32 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.23 : 1,013.20 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.23/1,013.20 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.23x = 1,013.20 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.23x = 445,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,119.02/734.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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