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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.91, 1,021.14 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.91, 1,021.14 and 408.37 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.91 : 1,021.14 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.91/1,021.14 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.91x = 1,021.14 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.91x = 417,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,002.94/739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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