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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.09, 1,011.62 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.09, 1,011.62 and 401.50 is: 554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.09 : 1,011.62 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.09/1,011.62 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.09x = 1,011.62 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.09x = 406,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,165.43/733.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.05

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