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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.90, 1,013.82 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.90, 1,013.82 and 455.02 is: 627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.90 : 1,013.82 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.90/1,013.82 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.90x = 1,013.82 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.90x = 461,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,308.38/734.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.72

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