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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,020.18 and 407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,020.18 and 407.71 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,020.18 = 407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,020.18 = 407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,020.18 × 407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 415,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,935.04/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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