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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.27, 1,009.15 and 416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.27, 1,009.15 and 416.51 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.27 : 1,009.15 = 416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.27/1,009.15 = 416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.27x = 1,009.15 × 416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.27x = 420,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,321.07/731.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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