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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.22, 1,013.56 and 419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.22, 1,013.56 and 419.54 is: 579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.22 : 1,013.56 = 419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.22/1,013.56 = 419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.22x = 1,013.56 × 419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.22x = 425,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,228.96/734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.16

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