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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.77, 1,009.86 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.77, 1,009.86 and 400.23 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.77 : 1,009.86 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.77/1,009.86 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.77x = 1,009.86 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.77x = 404,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,176.27/731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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