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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.32, 1,013.37 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.32, 1,013.37 and 439.62 is: 606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.32 : 1,013.37 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.32/1,013.37 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.32x = 1,013.37 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.32x = 445,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,497.72/734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.68

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