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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.94, 1,011.34 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.94, 1,011.34 and 418.20 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.94 : 1,011.34 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.94/1,011.34 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.94x = 1,011.34 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.94x = 422,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,942.39/732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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