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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.78, 1,012.62 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.78, 1,012.62 and 423.28 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.78 : 1,012.62 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.78/1,012.62 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.78x = 1,012.62 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.78x = 428,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,621.79/733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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