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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,013.25 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,013.25 and 402.68 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,013.25 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,013.25 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,013.25 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 408,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,015.96/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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