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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,012.11 and 418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,012.11 and 418.71 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,012.11 = 418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,012.11 = 418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,012.11 × 418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 423,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,773.42/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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