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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,010.97 and 418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,010.97 and 418.01 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,010.97 = 418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,010.97 = 418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,010.97 × 418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 422,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,595.57/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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