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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,009.97 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,009.97 and 417.21 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,009.97 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,009.97 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,009.97 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 421,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,362.45/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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