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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.49, 1,009.48 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.49, 1,009.48 and 399.94 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.49 : 1,009.48 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.49/1,009.48 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.49x = 1,009.48 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.49x = 403,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,731.43/731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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