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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,011.01 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,011.01 and 417.89 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,011.01 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,011.01 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,011.01 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 422,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,492.45/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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