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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,013.18 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,013.18 and 423.76 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,013.18 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,013.18 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,013.18 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 429,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,345.16/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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