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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.59, 1,012.36 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.59, 1,012.36 and 402.01 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.59 : 1,012.36 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.59/1,012.36 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.59x = 1,012.36 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.59x = 406,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,982.32/733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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