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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,010.97 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,010.97 and 417.87 is: 576.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,010.97 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,010.97 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,010.97 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 422,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,454.03/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.78

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