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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.37, 1,018.94 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.37, 1,018.94 and 406.79 is: 561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.37 : 1,018.94 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.37/1,018.94 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.37x = 1,018.94 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.37x = 414,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,494.60/738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.36

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