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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,010.04 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,010.04 and 417.04 is: 575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,010.04 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,010.04 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,010.04 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 421,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,227.08/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.54

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