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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.17, 1,017.27 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.17, 1,017.27 and 401.06 is: 553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.17 : 1,017.27 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.17/1,017.27 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.17x = 1,017.27 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.17x = 407,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,986.85/737.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.45

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