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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,020.96 and 408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,020.96 and 408.27 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,020.96 = 408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,020.96 = 408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,020.96 × 408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 416,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,827.34/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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