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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.11, 1,011.71 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.11, 1,011.71 and 401.55 is: 554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.11 : 1,011.71 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.11/1,011.71 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.11x = 1,011.71 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.11x = 406,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,250.14/733.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.15

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