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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.41, 1,013.39 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.41, 1,013.39 and 419.62 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.41 : 1,013.39 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.41/1,013.39 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.41x = 1,013.39 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.41x = 425,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,231.55/734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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