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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.73, 1,011.15 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.73, 1,011.15 and 401.16 is: 553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.73 : 1,011.15 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.73/1,011.15 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.73x = 1,011.15 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.73x = 405,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,632.93/732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.59

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