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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,018.84 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,018.84 and 406.68 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,018.84 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,018.84 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,018.84 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 414,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,340.83/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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