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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,013.76 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,013.76 and 439.82 is: 607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,013.76 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,013.76 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,013.76 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 445,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,866.85/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.06

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