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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,011.36 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,011.36 and 418.17 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,011.36 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,011.36 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,011.36 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 422,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,920.41/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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