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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.15, 1,017.29 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.15, 1,017.29 and 405.58 is: 559.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.15 : 1,017.29 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.15/1,017.29 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.15x = 1,017.29 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.15x = 412,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,592.48/737.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.71

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