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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,013.72 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,013.72 and 403 is: 556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,013.72 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,013.72 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,013.72 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 408,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,529.16/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.14

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