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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.72, 1,012.50 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.72, 1,012.50 and 423.16 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.72 : 1,012.50 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.72/1,012.50 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.72x = 1,012.50 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.72x = 428,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,449.50/733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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