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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.81, 1,009.91 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.81, 1,009.91 and 400.25 is: 552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.81 : 1,009.91 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.81/1,009.91 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.81x = 1,009.91 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.81x = 404,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,214.75/731.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.35

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