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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.31, 1,013.35 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.31, 1,013.35 and 402.74 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.31 : 1,013.35 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.31/1,013.35 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.31x = 1,013.35 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.31x = 408,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,117.59/734.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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