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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.83, 1,019.56 and 407.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.83, 1,019.56 and 407.23 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.83 : 1,019.56 = 407.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.83/1,019.56 = 407.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.83x = 1,019.56 × 407.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.83x = 415,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,191.85/738.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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