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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.35, 1,009.10 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.35, 1,009.10 and 416.66 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.35 : 1,009.10 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.35/1,009.10 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.35x = 1,009.10 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.35x = 420,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,455.17/731.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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