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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,013.79 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,013.79 and 455.01 is: 627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,013.79 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,013.79 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,013.79 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 461,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,284.59/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.70

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