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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.25, 1,013.27 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.25, 1,013.27 and 439.82 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.25 : 1,013.27 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.25/1,013.27 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.25x = 1,013.27 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.25x = 445,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,656.41/734.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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