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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.25, 1,013.31 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.25, 1,013.31 and 423.85 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.25 : 1,013.31 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.25/1,013.31 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.25x = 1,013.31 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.25x = 429,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,489.32/734.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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