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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.19, 1,010.42 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.19, 1,010.42 and 400.60 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.19 : 1,010.42 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.19/1,010.42 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.19x = 1,010.42 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.19x = 404,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,772.73/732.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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