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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,012.74 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,012.74 and 439.17 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,012.74 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,012.74 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,012.74 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 444,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,765.03/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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