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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.50, 1,009.50 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.50, 1,009.50 and 399.93 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.50 : 1,009.50 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.50/1,009.50 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.50x = 1,009.50 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.50x = 403,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,727.34/731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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