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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.57, 1,010.89 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.57, 1,010.89 and 417.88 is: 576.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.57 : 1,010.89 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.57/1,010.89 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.57x = 1,010.89 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.57x = 422,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,428.62/732.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.64

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