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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.26, 1,018.85 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.26, 1,018.85 and 406.72 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.26 : 1,018.85 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.26/1,018.85 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.26x = 1,018.85 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.26x = 414,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,386.67/738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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