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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,008.81 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,008.81 and 416.43 is: 574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,008.81 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,008.81 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,008.81 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 420,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,098.75/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.49

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