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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.76, 1,013.95 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.76, 1,013.95 and 403.18 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.76 : 1,013.95 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.76/1,013.95 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.76x = 1,013.95 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.76x = 408,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,804.36/734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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