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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.48, 1,019.14 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.48, 1,019.14 and 406.92 is: 561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.48 : 1,019.14 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.48/1,019.14 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.48x = 1,019.14 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.48x = 414,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,708.45/738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.57

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