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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.02, 1,008.89 and 416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.02, 1,008.89 and 416.36 is: 574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.02 : 1,008.89 = 416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.02/1,008.89 = 416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.02x = 1,008.89 × 416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.02x = 420,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,061.44/731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.62

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