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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.71, 1,009.76 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.71, 1,009.76 and 400.14 is: 552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.71 : 1,009.76 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.71/1,009.76 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.71x = 1,009.76 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.71x = 404,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,045.37/731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.19

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