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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,013.56 and 439.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,013.56 and 439.69 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,013.56 = 439.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,013.56 = 439.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,013.56 × 439.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 445,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,652.20/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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