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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.61, 1,009.58 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.61, 1,009.58 and 416.95 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.61 : 1,009.58 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.61/1,009.58 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.61x = 1,009.58 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.61x = 420,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,942.30/731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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