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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.57, 1,009.56 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.57, 1,009.56 and 399.99 is: 551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.57 : 1,009.56 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.57/1,009.56 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.57x = 1,009.56 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.57x = 403,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,813.90/731.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.98

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