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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.46, 1,010.78 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.46, 1,010.78 and 400.88 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.46 : 1,010.78 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.46/1,010.78 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.46x = 1,010.78 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.46x = 405,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,201.49/732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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