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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.25, 1,011.89 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.25, 1,011.89 and 401.67 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.25 : 1,011.89 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.25/1,011.89 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.25x = 1,011.89 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.25x = 406,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,445.35/733.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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