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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,010.34 and 400.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,010.34 and 400.54 is: 552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,010.34 = 400.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,010.34 = 400.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,010.34 × 400.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 404,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,681.58/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.75

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