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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.82, 1,012.68 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.82, 1,012.68 and 402.28 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.82 : 1,012.68 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.82/1,012.68 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.82x = 1,012.68 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.82x = 407,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,380.91/733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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