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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.05, 1,012.80 and 419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.05, 1,012.80 and 419.23 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.05 : 1,012.80 = 419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.05/1,012.80 = 419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.05x = 1,012.80 × 419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.05x = 424,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,596.14/734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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