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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,018.87 and 406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,018.87 and 406.70 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,018.87 = 406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,018.87 = 406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,018.87 × 406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 414,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,377.48/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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