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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.49, 1,013.60 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.49, 1,013.60 and 402.93 is: 556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.49 : 1,013.60 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.49/1,013.60 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.49x = 1,013.60 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.49x = 408,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,409.85/734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.05

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