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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.82, 1,020.98 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.82, 1,020.98 and 408.24 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.82 : 1,020.98 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.82/1,020.98 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.82x = 1,020.98 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.82x = 416,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,804.75/739.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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