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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.27, 1,011.91 and 401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.27, 1,011.91 and 401.69 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.27 : 1,011.91 = 401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.27/1,011.91 = 401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.27x = 1,011.91 × 401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.27x = 406,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,476.39/733.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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