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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,095.60 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,095.60 and 407.82 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,095.60 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,095.60 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,095.60 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 446,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,807.59/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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