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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.44, 1,019.02 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.44, 1,019.02 and 406.85 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.44 : 1,019.02 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.44/1,019.02 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.44x = 1,019.02 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.44x = 414,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,581.16/738.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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