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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,014.56 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,014.56 and 424.64 is: 586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,014.56 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,014.56 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,014.56 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 430,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,822.76/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.12

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