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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.64, 1,013.82 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.64, 1,013.82 and 403.08 is: 556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.64 : 1,013.82 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.64/1,013.82 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.64x = 1,013.82 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.64x = 408,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,650.57/734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.26

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