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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.75, 1,013.96 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.75, 1,013.96 and 424.25 is: 585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.75 : 1,013.96 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.75/1,013.96 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.75x = 1,013.96 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.75x = 430,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,172.53/734.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.47

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