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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,018.88 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,018.88 and 406.76 is: 561.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,018.88 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,018.88 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,018.88 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 414,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,439.63/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.34

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