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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.97, 1,014.28 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.97, 1,014.28 and 403.42 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.97 : 1,014.28 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.97/1,014.28 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.97x = 1,014.28 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.97x = 409,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,175.77/734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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