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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.01, 1,012.98 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.01, 1,012.98 and 402.47 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.01 : 1,012.98 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.01/1,012.98 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.01x = 1,012.98 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.01x = 407,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,693.17/734.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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