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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.04, 1,012.99 and 402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.04, 1,012.99 and 402.45 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.04 : 1,012.99 = 402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.04/1,012.99 = 402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.04x = 1,012.99 × 402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.04x = 407,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,673.78/734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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