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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.59, 1,020.62 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.59, 1,020.62 and 408 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.59 : 1,020.62 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.59/1,020.62 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.59x = 1,020.62 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.59x = 416,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,410.92/739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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