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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,010.43 and 400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,010.43 and 400.61 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,010.43 = 400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,010.43 = 400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,010.43 × 400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 404,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,790.89/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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