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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.53, 1,010.91 and 400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.53, 1,010.91 and 400.94 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.53 : 1,010.91 = 400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.53/1,010.91 = 400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.53x = 1,010.91 × 400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.53x = 405,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,314.26/732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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