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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.83, 1,014.04 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.83, 1,014.04 and 403.24 is: 556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.83 : 1,014.04 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.83/1,014.04 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.83x = 1,014.04 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.83x = 408,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,901.49/734.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.46

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