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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,013.94 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,013.94 and 435.83 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,013.94 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,013.94 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,013.94 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 441,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,900.40/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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