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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.26, 1,009.14 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.26, 1,009.14 and 399.68 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.26 : 1,009.14 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.26/1,009.14 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.26x = 1,009.14 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.26x = 403,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,333.08/731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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