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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.81, 1,014.04 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.81, 1,014.04 and 403.27 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.81 : 1,014.04 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.81/1,014.04 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.81x = 1,014.04 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.81x = 408,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,930.90/734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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