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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.96, 1,012.82 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.96, 1,012.82 and 402.33 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.96 : 1,012.82 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.96/1,012.82 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.96x = 1,012.82 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.96x = 407,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,487.87/733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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