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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.97, 1,021.11 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.97, 1,021.11 and 408.40 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 1,021.11 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/1,021.11 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 1,021.11 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 417,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,021.32/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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