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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.37, 1,020.32 and 407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.37, 1,020.32 and 407.78 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.37 : 1,020.32 = 407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.37/1,020.32 = 407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.37x = 1,020.32 × 407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.37x = 416,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,058.95/739.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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