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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.07, 1,013.04 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.07, 1,013.04 and 402.51 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.07 : 1,013.04 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.07/1,013.04 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.07x = 1,013.04 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.07x = 407,757.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,757.10/734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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