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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.62, 1,009.59 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.62, 1,009.59 and 400.02 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.62 : 1,009.59 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.62/1,009.59 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.62x = 1,009.59 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.62x = 403,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,856.19/731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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