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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.39, 1,009.40 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.39, 1,009.40 and 416.64 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.39 : 1,009.40 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.39/1,009.40 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.39x = 1,009.40 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.39x = 420,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,554.33/731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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