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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,012.71 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,012.71 and 439.47 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,012.71 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,012.71 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,012.71 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 445,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,055.66/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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