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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,019.59 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,019.59 and 407.25 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,019.59 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,019.59 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,019.59 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 415,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,227.01/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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