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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.74, 1,013.76 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.74, 1,013.76 and 439.80 is: 606.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.74 : 1,013.76 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.74/1,013.76 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.74x = 1,013.76 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.74x = 445,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,852.31/734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.81

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