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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.83, 1,012.66 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.83, 1,012.66 and 402.25 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.83 : 1,012.66 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.83/1,012.66 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.83x = 1,012.66 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.83x = 407,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,342.49/733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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