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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,018.38 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,018.38 and 406.38 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,018.38 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,018.38 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,018.38 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 413,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,854.61/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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