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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.39, 1,020.36 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.39, 1,020.36 and 407.84 is: 562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.39 : 1,020.36 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.39/1,020.36 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.39x = 1,020.36 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.39x = 416,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,139.48/739.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.82

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