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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.42, 1,014.84 and 424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.42, 1,014.84 and 424.92 is: 586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.42 : 1,014.84 = 424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.42/1,014.84 = 424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.42x = 1,014.84 × 424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.42x = 431,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,225.81/735.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.37

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