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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.53, 1,019.18 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.53, 1,019.18 and 406.95 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.53 : 1,019.18 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.53/1,019.18 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.53x = 1,019.18 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.53x = 414,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,755.30/738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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