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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.62, 1,013.77 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.62, 1,013.77 and 403.05 is: 556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.62 : 1,013.77 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.62/1,013.77 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.62x = 1,013.77 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.62x = 408,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,598.60/734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.20

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