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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.06, 1,011.63 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.06, 1,011.63 and 401.51 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.06 : 1,011.63 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.06/1,011.63 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.06x = 1,011.63 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.06x = 406,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,178.49/733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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