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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.01, 1,019.80 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.01, 1,019.80 and 407.44 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.01 : 1,019.80 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.01/1,019.80 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.01x = 1,019.80 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.01x = 415,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,511.10/739.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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