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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,010.37 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,010.37 and 400.60 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,010.37 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,010.37 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,010.37 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 404,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,754.22/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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