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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.89, 1,012.80 and 402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.89, 1,012.80 and 402.31 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.89 : 1,012.80 = 402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.89/1,012.80 = 402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.89x = 1,012.80 × 402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.89x = 407,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,462.10/733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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