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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.45, 1,013.57 and 402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.45, 1,013.57 and 402.91 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.45 : 1,013.57 = 402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.45/1,013.57 = 402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.45x = 1,013.57 × 402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.45x = 408,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,377.49/734.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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