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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.62, 1,019.24 and 407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.62, 1,019.24 and 407.06 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.62 : 1,019.24 = 407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.62/1,019.24 = 407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.62x = 1,019.24 × 407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.62x = 414,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,884.70/738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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