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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.94, 1,018.31 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.94, 1,018.31 and 406.38 is: 560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.94 : 1,018.31 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.94/1,018.31 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.94x = 1,018.31 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.94x = 413,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,818.79/737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.78

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