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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,013.20 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,013.20 and 402.67 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,013.20 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,013.20 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,013.20 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 407,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,985.50/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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