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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.89, 1,012.69 and 419.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.89, 1,012.69 and 419.05 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.89 : 1,012.69 = 419.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.89/1,012.69 = 419.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.89x = 1,012.69 × 419.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.89x = 424,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,367.74/733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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