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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,014.09 and 420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,014.09 and 420.14 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,014.09 = 420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,014.09 = 420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,014.09 × 420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 426,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,058.57/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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