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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.33, 1,018.94 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.33, 1,018.94 and 406.77 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.33 : 1,018.94 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.33/1,018.94 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.33x = 1,018.94 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.33x = 414,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,474.22/738.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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