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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.07, 1,014.33 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.07, 1,014.33 and 577.90 is: 798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.07 : 1,014.33 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.07/1,014.33 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.07x = 1,014.33 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.07x = 586,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,183.12/734.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.54

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