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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.54, 1,012.49 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.54, 1,012.49 and 423.14 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.54 : 1,012.49 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.54/1,012.49 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.54x = 1,012.49 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.54x = 428,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,425.02/733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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