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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.96, 1,014.28 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.96, 1,014.28 and 424.56 is: 585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.96 : 1,014.28 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.96/1,014.28 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.96x = 1,014.28 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.96x = 430,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,622.72/734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.91

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