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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.01, 1,011.62 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.01, 1,011.62 and 401.49 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.01 : 1,011.62 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.01/1,011.62 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.01x = 1,011.62 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.01x = 406,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,156.32/733.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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