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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,009.06 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,009.06 and 399.66 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,009.06 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,009.06 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,009.06 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 403,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,280.92/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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