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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.62, 1,009.65 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.62, 1,009.65 and 400.06 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.62 : 1,009.65 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.62/1,009.65 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.62x = 1,009.65 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.62x = 403,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,923.34/731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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