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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,018.04 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,018.04 and 406.14 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,018.04 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,018.04 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,018.04 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 413,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,464.73/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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