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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.58, 1,019.24 and 407.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.58, 1,019.24 and 407.00 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.58 : 1,019.24 = 407.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.58/1,019.24 = 407.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.58x = 1,019.24 × 407.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.58x = 414,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,832.14/738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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