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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,009.44 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,009.44 and 399.91 is: 551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,009.44 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,009.44 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,009.44 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 403,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,685.15/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.87

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