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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,017.11 and 405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,017.11 and 405.53 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,017.11 = 405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,017.11 = 405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,017.11 × 405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 412,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,461.51/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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