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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.01, 1,019.82 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.01, 1,019.82 and 407.43 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.01 : 1,019.82 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.01/1,019.82 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.01x = 1,019.82 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.01x = 415,505.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,505.26/739.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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