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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.23, 1,010.46 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.23, 1,010.46 and 400.66 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.23 : 1,010.46 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.23/1,010.46 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.23x = 1,010.46 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.23x = 404,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,845.85/732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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