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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,018.54 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,018.54 and 406.52 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,018.54 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,018.54 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,018.54 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 414,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,056.88/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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