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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,013.92 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,013.92 and 403.13 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,013.92 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,013.92 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,013.92 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 408,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,740.24/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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