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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.25, 1,010.44 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.25, 1,010.44 and 400.66 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.25 : 1,010.44 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.25/1,010.44 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.25x = 1,010.44 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.25x = 404,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,842.89/732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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