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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.06, 1,018.53 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.06, 1,018.53 and 406.52 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.06 : 1,018.53 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.06/1,018.53 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.06x = 1,018.53 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.06x = 414,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,052.82/738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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