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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,018.56 and 406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,018.56 and 406.54 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,018.56 = 406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,018.56 = 406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,018.56 × 406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 414,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,085.38/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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