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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.14, 1,018.58 and 406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.14, 1,018.58 and 406.55 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.14 : 1,018.58 = 406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.14/1,018.58 = 406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.14x = 1,018.58 × 406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.14x = 414,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,107.26/738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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