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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,009.20 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,009.20 and 416.60 is: 574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,009.20 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,009.20 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,009.20 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 420,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,431.31/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.86

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