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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.33, 1,010.57 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.33, 1,010.57 and 400.76 is: 553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.33 : 1,010.57 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.33/1,010.57 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.33x = 1,010.57 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.33x = 404,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,999.56/732.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.03

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