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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,019.98 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,019.98 and 407.51 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,019.98 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,019.98 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,019.98 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 415,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,650.01/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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