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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.57, 1,013.64 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.57, 1,013.64 and 419.88 is: 579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.57 : 1,013.64 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.57/1,013.64 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.57x = 1,013.64 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.57x = 425,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,607.16/734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.40

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