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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.83, 1,013.78 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.83, 1,013.78 and 455.22 is: 628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.83 : 1,013.78 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.83/1,013.78 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.83x = 1,013.78 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.83x = 461,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,494.07/734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.03

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