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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,013.22 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,013.22 and 402.60 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,013.22 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,013.22 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,013.22 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 407,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,922.37/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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