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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.07, 1,017.16 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.07, 1,017.16 and 405.49 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.07 : 1,017.16 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.07/1,017.16 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.07x = 1,017.16 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.07x = 412,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,446.98/737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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