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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.25, 1,013.39 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.25, 1,013.39 and 423.93 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.25 : 1,013.39 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.25/1,013.39 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.25x = 1,013.39 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.25x = 429,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,604.30/734.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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