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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,009.04 and 412.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,009.04 and 412.19 is: 568.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,009.04 = 412.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,009.04 = 412.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,009.04 × 412.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 415,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,916.20/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.78

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