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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,019.81 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,019.81 and 407.46 is: 562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,019.81 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,019.81 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,019.81 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 415,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,524.65/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.31

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