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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.50, 1,013.56 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.50, 1,013.56 and 402.92 is: 556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.50 : 1,013.56 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.50/1,013.56 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.50x = 1,013.56 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.50x = 408,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,382.83/734.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.00

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