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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,011.12 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,011.12 and 401.16 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,011.12 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,011.12 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,011.12 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 405,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,620.90/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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