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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.64, 1,013.68 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.64, 1,013.68 and 419.84 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.64 : 1,013.68 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.64/1,013.68 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.64x = 1,013.68 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.64x = 425,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,583.41/734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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