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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,013.16 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,013.16 and 415.13 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,013.16 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,013.16 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,013.16 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 420,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,587.27/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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