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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.65, 1,013.77 and 439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.65, 1,013.77 and 439.90 is: 607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.65 : 1,013.77 = 439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.65/1,013.77 = 439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.65x = 1,013.77 × 439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.65x = 445,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,957.42/734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.03

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