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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,013.92 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,013.92 and 439.84 is: 606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,013.92 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,013.92 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,013.92 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 445,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,962.57/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.98

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