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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.16, 1,017.34 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.16, 1,017.34 and 405.60 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.16 : 1,017.34 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.16/1,017.34 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.16x = 1,017.34 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.16x = 412,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,633.10/737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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