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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.22, 1,009.08 and 399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.22, 1,009.08 and 399.65 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.22 : 1,009.08 = 399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.22/1,009.08 = 399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.22x = 1,009.08 × 399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.22x = 403,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,278.82/731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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