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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.33, 1,009.22 and 399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.33, 1,009.22 and 399.74 is: 551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.33 : 1,009.22 = 399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.33/1,009.22 = 399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.33x = 1,009.22 × 399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.33x = 403,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,418.56/731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.63

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