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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.57, 1,010.96 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.57, 1,010.96 and 401.03 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.57 : 1,010.96 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.57/1,010.96 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.57x = 1,010.96 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.57x = 405,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,420.24/732.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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