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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,009.26 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,009.26 and 416.54 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,009.26 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,009.26 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,009.26 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 420,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,399.68/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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