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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.33, 1,011.94 and 401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.33, 1,011.94 and 401.77 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.33 : 1,011.94 = 401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.33/1,011.94 = 401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.33x = 1,011.94 × 401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.33x = 406,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,567.13/733.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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