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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.65, 1,020.72 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.65, 1,020.72 and 408.06 is: 563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.65 : 1,020.72 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.65/1,020.72 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.65x = 1,020.72 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.65x = 416,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,515.00/739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.12

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