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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737, 1,017.04 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737, 1,017.04 and 405.40 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737 : 1,017.04 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737/1,017.04 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737x = 1,017.04 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737x = 412,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,308.02/737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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