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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.17, 1,018.60 and 406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.17, 1,018.60 and 406.61 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.17 : 1,018.60 = 406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.17/1,018.60 = 406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.17x = 1,018.60 × 406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.17x = 414,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,172.95/738.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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