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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.99, 1,018.44 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.99, 1,018.44 and 406.41 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.99 : 1,018.44 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.99/1,018.44 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.99x = 1,018.44 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.99x = 413,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,904.97/737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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