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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.05, 1,019.94 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.05, 1,019.94 and 407.52 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.05 : 1,019.94 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.05/1,019.94 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.05x = 1,019.94 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.05x = 415,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,645.95/739.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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