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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.73, 1,018.09 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.73, 1,018.09 and 406.19 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.73 : 1,018.09 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.73/1,018.09 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.73x = 1,018.09 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.73x = 413,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,541.03/737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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