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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,019.34 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,019.34 and 402.56 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,019.34 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,019.34 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,019.34 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 410,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,345.51/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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