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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.65, 1,019.34 and 407.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.65, 1,019.34 and 407.09 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.65 : 1,019.34 = 407.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.65/1,019.34 = 407.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.65x = 1,019.34 × 407.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.65x = 414,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,958.02/738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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