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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,019.76 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,019.76 and 407.39 is: 562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,019.76 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,019.76 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,019.76 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 415,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,440.03/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.20

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