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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,013.81 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,013.81 and 424.13 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,013.81 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,013.81 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,013.81 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 429,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,980.05/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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