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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,013.04 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,013.04 and 577.08 is: 795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,013.04 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,013.04 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,013.04 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 584,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,605.12/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.64

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