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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.02, 1,019.86 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.02, 1,019.86 and 407.44 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.02 : 1,019.86 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.02/1,019.86 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.02x = 1,019.86 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.02x = 415,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,533.16/739.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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