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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.04, 1,013.14 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.04, 1,013.14 and 423.72 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.04 : 1,013.14 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.04/1,013.14 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.04x = 1,013.14 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.04x = 429,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,287.68/734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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