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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.22, 1,018.72 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.22, 1,018.72 and 406.64 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.22 : 1,018.72 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.22/1,018.72 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.22x = 1,018.72 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.22x = 414,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,252.30/738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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