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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,017.02 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,017.02 and 405.40 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,017.02 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,017.02 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,017.02 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 412,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,292.80/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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