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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.99, 1,011.55 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.99, 1,011.55 and 401.44 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.99 : 1,011.55 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.99/1,011.55 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.99x = 1,011.55 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.99x = 406,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,073.10/732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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