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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,009.20 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,009.20 and 557.28 is: 767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,009.20 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,009.20 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,009.20 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 562,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,406.98/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.81

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