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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,009.95 and 417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,009.95 and 417.05 is: 575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,009.95 = 417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,009.95 = 417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,009.95 × 417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 421,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,194.60/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.51

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