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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,017.14 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,017.14 and 405.48 is: 559.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,017.14 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,017.14 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,017.14 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 412,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,429.93/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.54

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