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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734, 1,012.89 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734, 1,012.89 and 402.42 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734 : 1,012.89 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734/1,012.89 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734x = 1,012.89 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734x = 407,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,607.19/734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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