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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.58, 1,019.30 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.58, 1,019.30 and 407.07 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.58 : 1,019.30 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.58/1,019.30 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.58x = 1,019.30 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.58x = 414,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,923.84/738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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