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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,009.97 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,009.97 and 400.32 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,009.97 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,009.97 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,009.97 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 404,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,309.19/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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