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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.09, 1,010.31 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.09, 1,010.31 and 417.40 is: 576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.09 : 1,010.31 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.09/1,010.31 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.09x = 1,010.31 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.09x = 421,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,698.91/732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.02

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