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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.58, 1,012.32 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.58, 1,012.32 and 402.02 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.58 : 1,012.32 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.58/1,012.32 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.58x = 1,012.32 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.58x = 406,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,972.89/733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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