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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,019.15 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,019.15 and 406.99 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,019.15 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,019.15 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,019.15 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 414,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,783.86/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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