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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,010.38 and 417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,010.38 and 417.45 is: 576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,010.38 = 417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,010.38 = 417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,010.38 × 417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 421,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,786.07/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.10

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