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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.40, 1,011.84 and 418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.40, 1,011.84 and 418.70 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.40 : 1,011.84 = 418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.40/1,011.84 = 418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.40x = 1,011.84 × 418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.40x = 423,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,657.41/733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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