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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,013.28 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,013.28 and 402.68 is: 555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,013.28 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,013.28 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,013.28 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 408,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,027.59/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.70

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