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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.45, 1,019.06 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.45, 1,019.06 and 406.89 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.45 : 1,019.06 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.45/1,019.06 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.45x = 1,019.06 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.45x = 414,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,646.34/738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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