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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.73, 1,009.77 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.73, 1,009.77 and 400.15 is: 552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.73 : 1,009.77 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.73/1,009.77 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.73x = 1,009.77 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.73x = 404,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,055.44/731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.19

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