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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,019.08 and 406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,019.08 and 406.93 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,019.08 = 406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,019.08 = 406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,019.08 × 406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 414,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,692.19/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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