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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,010.33 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,010.33 and 400.56 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,010.33 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,010.33 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,010.33 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 404,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,697.78/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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