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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.12, 1,014.14 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.12, 1,014.14 and 586.56 is: 810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.12 : 1,014.14 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.12/1,014.14 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.12x = 1,014.14 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.12x = 594,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,853.96/734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.30

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