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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.46, 1,013.53 and 402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.46, 1,013.53 and 402.86 is: 555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.46 : 1,013.53 = 402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.46/1,013.53 = 402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.46x = 1,013.53 × 402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.46x = 408,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,308.68/734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.93

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