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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,010.34 and 417.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,010.34 and 417.31 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,010.34 = 417.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,010.34 = 417.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,010.34 × 417.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 421,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,624.99/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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