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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.59, 1,010.97 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.59, 1,010.97 and 401.03 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.59 : 1,010.97 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.59/1,010.97 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.59x = 1,010.97 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.59x = 405,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,429.30/732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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