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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,018.02 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,018.02 and 406.11 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,018.02 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,018.02 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,018.02 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 413,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,428.10/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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