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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,013.60 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,013.60 and 423.96 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,013.60 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,013.60 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,013.60 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 429,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,725.86/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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