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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,011.50 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,011.50 and 401.38 is: 553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,011.50 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,011.50 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,011.50 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 405,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,995.87/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.91

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