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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,009.54 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,009.54 and 399.98 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,009.54 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,009.54 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,009.54 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 403,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,795.81/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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