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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.84, 1,014.16 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.84, 1,014.16 and 420.15 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.84 : 1,014.16 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.84/1,014.16 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.84x = 1,014.16 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.84x = 426,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,095.49/734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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