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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.65, 1,009.68 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.65, 1,009.68 and 400.06 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.65 : 1,009.68 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.65/1,009.68 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.65x = 1,009.68 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.65x = 403,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,932.58/731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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