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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.67, 1,013.61 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.67, 1,013.61 and 439.93 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.67 : 1,013.61 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.67/1,013.61 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.67x = 1,013.61 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.67x = 445,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,920.36/734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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