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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.13, 1,013.08 and 402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.13, 1,013.08 and 402.55 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.13 : 1,013.08 = 402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.13/1,013.08 = 402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.13x = 1,013.08 × 402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.13x = 407,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,815.35/734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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