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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.50, 1,013.61 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.50, 1,013.61 and 424.18 is: 585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.50 : 1,013.61 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.50/1,013.61 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.50x = 1,013.61 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.50x = 429,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,953.09/734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.37

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