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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,013.88 and 403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,013.88 and 403.10 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,013.88 = 403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,013.88 = 403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,013.88 × 403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 408,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,694.72/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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