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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,013.52 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,013.52 and 419.68 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,013.52 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,013.52 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,013.52 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 425,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,358.66/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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