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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.81, 1,018.16 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.81, 1,018.16 and 406.23 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.81 : 1,018.16 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.81/1,018.16 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.81x = 1,018.16 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.81x = 413,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,608.54/737.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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