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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.74, 1,009.75 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.74, 1,009.75 and 400.17 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.74 : 1,009.75 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.74/1,009.75 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.74x = 1,009.75 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.74x = 404,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,071.66/731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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