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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.06, 1,017.17 and 405.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.06, 1,017.17 and 405.51 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 1,017.17 = 405.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/1,017.17 = 405.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 1,017.17 × 405.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 412,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,475.15/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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