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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.05, 1,011.59 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.05, 1,011.59 and 401.49 is: 554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.05 : 1,011.59 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.05/1,011.59 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.05x = 1,011.59 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.05x = 406,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,142.77/733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.05

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