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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.83, 1,012.64 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.83, 1,012.64 and 402.24 is: 555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.83 : 1,012.64 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.83/1,012.64 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.83x = 1,012.64 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.83x = 407,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,324.31/733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.07

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