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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,010.32 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,010.32 and 400.52 is: 552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,010.32 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,010.32 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,010.32 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 404,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,655.36/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.73

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