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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.17, 1,017.23 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.17, 1,017.23 and 405.61 is: 559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.17 : 1,017.23 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.17/1,017.23 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.17x = 1,017.23 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.17x = 412,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,594.09/737.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.70

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