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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,012.52 and 419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,012.52 and 419.03 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,012.52 = 419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,012.52 = 419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,012.52 × 419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 424,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,279.83/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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