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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,013.20 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,013.20 and 402.64 is: 555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,013.20 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,013.20 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,013.20 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 407,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,954.85/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.62

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