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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.17, 1,019.98 and 407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.17, 1,019.98 and 407.61 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.17 : 1,019.98 = 407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.17/1,019.98 = 407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.17x = 1,019.98 × 407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.17x = 415,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,754.05/739.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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