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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.17, 1,011.77 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.17, 1,011.77 and 401.60 is: 554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.17 : 1,011.77 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.17/1,011.77 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.17x = 1,011.77 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.17x = 406,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,328.86/733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.21

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