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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.75, 1,012.67 and 419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.75, 1,012.67 and 419.11 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.75 : 1,012.67 = 419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.75/1,012.67 = 419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.75x = 1,012.67 × 419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.75x = 424,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,420.12/733.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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