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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.97, 1,012.82 and 419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.97, 1,012.82 and 419.24 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.97 : 1,012.82 = 419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.97/1,012.82 = 419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.97x = 1,012.82 × 419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.97x = 424,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,614.66/733.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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