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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.10, 1,018.59 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.10, 1,018.59 and 406.55 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.10 : 1,018.59 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.10/1,018.59 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.10x = 1,018.59 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.10x = 414,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,108.79/738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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