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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,018.68 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,018.68 and 406.59 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,018.68 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,018.68 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,018.68 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 414,185.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,185.10/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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