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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,011.35 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,011.35 and 413.82 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,011.35 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,011.35 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,011.35 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 418,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,517.89/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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