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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.87, 1,012.77 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.87, 1,012.77 and 402.32 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.87 : 1,012.77 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.87/1,012.77 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.87x = 1,012.77 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.87x = 407,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,457.63/733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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