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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.62, 1,013.76 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.62, 1,013.76 and 403.06 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.62 : 1,013.76 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.62/1,013.76 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.62x = 1,013.76 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.62x = 408,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,606.11/734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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