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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,018.65 and 406.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,018.65 and 406.57 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,018.65 = 406.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,018.65 = 406.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,018.65 × 406.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 414,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,152.53/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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