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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.25, 1,014.77 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.25, 1,014.77 and 424.93 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.25 : 1,014.77 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.25/1,014.77 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.25x = 1,014.77 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.25x = 431,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,206.22/735.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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