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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.70, 1,013.87 and 420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.70, 1,013.87 and 420.02 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.70 : 1,013.87 = 420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.70/1,013.87 = 420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.70x = 1,013.87 × 420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.70x = 425,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,843.10/734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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