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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.12, 1,011.69 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.12, 1,011.69 and 401.56 is: 554.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.12 : 1,011.69 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.12/1,011.69 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.12x = 1,011.69 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.12x = 406,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,254.24/733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.14

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