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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.15, 1,013.10 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.15, 1,013.10 and 402.56 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.15 : 1,013.10 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.15/1,013.10 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.15x = 1,013.10 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.15x = 407,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,833.54/734.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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