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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,013.87 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,013.87 and 439.80 is: 606.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,013.87 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,013.87 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,013.87 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 445,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,900.03/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.91

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