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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,018.60 and 406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,018.60 and 406.51 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,018.60 = 406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,018.60 = 406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,018.60 × 406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 414,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,069.05/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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