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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.09, 1,011.67 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.09, 1,011.67 and 401.52 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.09 : 1,011.67 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.09/1,011.67 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.09x = 1,011.67 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.09x = 406,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,205.74/733.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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