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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,011.33 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,011.33 and 401.28 is: 553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,011.33 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,011.33 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,011.33 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 405,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,826.50/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.77

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