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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.07, 1,009.07 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.07, 1,009.07 and 416.50 is: 574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.07 : 1,009.07 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.07/1,009.07 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.07x = 1,009.07 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.07x = 420,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,277.66/731.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.88

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