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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.51, 1,009.43 and 399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.51, 1,009.43 and 399.95 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.51 : 1,009.43 = 399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.51/1,009.43 = 399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.51x = 1,009.43 × 399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.51x = 403,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,717.48/731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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