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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.68, 1,010.03 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.68, 1,010.03 and 557.72 is: 768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.68 : 1,010.03 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.68/1,010.03 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.68x = 1,010.03 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.68x = 563,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,313.93/732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.84

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