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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.41, 1,009.35 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.41, 1,009.35 and 399.84 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.41 : 1,009.35 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.41/1,009.35 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.41x = 1,009.35 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.41x = 403,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,577.50/731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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