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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,013.73 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,013.73 and 440.06 is: 607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,013.73 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,013.73 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,013.73 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 446,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,102.02/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.21

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