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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.93, 1,012.76 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.93, 1,012.76 and 402.35 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.93 : 1,012.76 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.93/1,012.76 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.93x = 1,012.76 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.93x = 407,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,487.52/733.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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