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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.17, 1,010.39 and 417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.17, 1,010.39 and 417.49 is: 576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.17 : 1,010.39 = 417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.17/1,010.39 = 417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.17x = 1,010.39 × 417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.17x = 421,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,822.67/732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.13

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