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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,011.06 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,011.06 and 401.09 is: 553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,011.06 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,011.06 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,011.06 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 405,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,521.00/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.47

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