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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.98, 1,019.71 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.98, 1,019.71 and 407.34 is: 562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.98 : 1,019.71 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.98/1,019.71 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.98x = 1,019.71 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.98x = 415,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,374.02/738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.09

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