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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,010.75 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,010.75 and 400.89 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,010.75 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,010.75 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,010.75 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 405,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,193.77/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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