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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.77, 1,013.92 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.77, 1,013.92 and 439.93 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.77 : 1,013.92 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.77/1,013.92 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.77x = 1,013.92 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.77x = 446,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,053.83/734.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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