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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.41, 1,010.65 and 417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.41, 1,010.65 and 417.74 is: 576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.41 : 1,010.65 = 417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.41/1,010.65 = 417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.41x = 1,010.65 × 417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.41x = 422,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,188.93/732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.44

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