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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,010.20 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,010.20 and 400.46 is: 552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,010.20 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,010.20 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,010.20 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 404,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,544.69/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.63

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