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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.59, 1,013.64 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.59, 1,013.64 and 439.81 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.59 : 1,013.64 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.59/1,013.64 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.59x = 1,013.64 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.59x = 445,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,809.01/734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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