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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.29, 1,010.56 and 400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.29, 1,010.56 and 400.71 is: 552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.29 : 1,010.56 = 400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.29/1,010.56 = 400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.29x = 1,010.56 × 400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.29x = 404,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,945.04/732.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.98

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