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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,013.28 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,013.28 and 435.39 is: 600.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,013.28 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,013.28 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,013.28 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 441,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,171.98/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.82

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