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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,020.90 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,020.90 and 408.24 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,020.90 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,020.90 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,020.90 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 416,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,773.75/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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