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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,012.53 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,012.53 and 435.14 is: 600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,012.53 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,012.53 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,012.53 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 440,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,587.24/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.32

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