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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,010.77 and 557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,010.77 and 557.52 is: 769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,010.77 = 557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,010.77 = 557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,010.77 × 557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 563,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,524.49/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.34

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