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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.97, 1,010.16 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.97, 1,010.16 and 400.43 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.97 : 1,010.16 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.97/1,010.16 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.97x = 1,010.16 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.97x = 404,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,500.89/731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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