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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.82, 1,014.08 and 403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.82, 1,014.08 and 403.26 is: 556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.82 : 1,014.08 = 403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.82/1,014.08 = 403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.82x = 1,014.08 × 403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.82x = 408,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,938.91/734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.52

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