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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,019.44 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,019.44 and 407.18 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,019.44 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,019.44 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,019.44 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 415,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,090.61/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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