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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.18, 1,010.28 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.18, 1,010.28 and 417.30 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.18 : 1,010.28 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.18/1,010.28 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.18x = 1,010.28 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.18x = 421,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,589.84/732.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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