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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.91, 1,014.17 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.91, 1,014.17 and 398.80 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.91 : 1,014.17 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.91/1,014.17 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.91x = 1,014.17 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.91x = 404,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,454.80/734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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