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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,018.85 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,018.85 and 406.77 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,018.85 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,018.85 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,018.85 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 414,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,438.63/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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