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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.57, 1,012.26 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.57, 1,012.26 and 418.88 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.57 : 1,012.26 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.57/1,012.26 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.57x = 1,012.26 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.57x = 424,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,015.47/733.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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