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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,013.94 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,013.94 and 419.99 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,013.94 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,013.94 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,013.94 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 425,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,840.77/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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