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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.04, 1,013.01 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.04, 1,013.01 and 419.35 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.04 : 1,013.01 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.04/1,013.01 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.04x = 1,013.01 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.04x = 424,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,805.74/734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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