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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,018.31 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,018.31 and 406.35 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,018.31 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,018.31 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,018.31 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 413,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,788.24/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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