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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.33, 1,011.97 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.33, 1,011.97 and 401.74 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.33 : 1,011.97 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.33/1,011.97 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.33x = 1,011.97 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.33x = 406,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,548.83/733.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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