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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,011.45 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,011.45 and 418.19 is: 577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,011.45 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,011.45 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,011.45 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 422,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,973.22/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.10

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