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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.44, 1,009.38 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.44, 1,009.38 and 399.86 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.44 : 1,009.38 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.44/1,009.38 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.44x = 1,009.38 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.44x = 403,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,610.69/731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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