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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.11, 1,008.89 and 399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.11, 1,008.89 and 399.53 is: 551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.11 : 1,008.89 = 399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.11/1,008.89 = 399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.11x = 1,008.89 × 399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.11x = 403,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,081.82/731.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.33

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