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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.04, 1,012.50 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.04, 1,012.50 and 453.96 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.04 : 1,012.50 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.04/1,012.50 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.04x = 1,012.50 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.04x = 459,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,634.50/734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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