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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.76, 1,012.56 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.76, 1,012.56 and 423.12 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.76 : 1,012.56 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.76/1,012.56 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.76x = 1,012.56 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.76x = 428,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,434.39/733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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