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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.56, 1,013.58 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.56, 1,013.58 and 424 is: 585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.56 : 1,013.58 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.56/1,013.58 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.56x = 1,013.58 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.56x = 429,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,757.92/734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.05

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