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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,012.71 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,012.71 and 423.42 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,012.71 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,012.71 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,012.71 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 428,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,801.67/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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