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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,011.36 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,011.36 and 418.13 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,011.36 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,011.36 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,011.36 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 422,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,879.96/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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