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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,017.23 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,017.23 and 405.54 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,017.23 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,017.23 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,017.23 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 412,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,527.45/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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