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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.40, 1,013.64 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.40, 1,013.64 and 439.84 is: 607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.40 : 1,013.64 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.40/1,013.64 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.40x = 1,013.64 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.40x = 445,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,839.42/734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.08

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