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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.91, 1,012.78 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.91, 1,012.78 and 402.33 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.91 : 1,012.78 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.91/1,012.78 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.91x = 1,012.78 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.91x = 407,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,471.78/733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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