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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.49, 1,013.56 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.49, 1,013.56 and 419.78 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.49 : 1,013.56 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.49/1,013.56 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.49x = 1,013.56 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.49x = 425,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,473.70/734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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