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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,013.04 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,013.04 and 419.44 is: 578.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,013.04 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,013.04 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,013.04 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 424,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,909.50/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.77

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