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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.18, 1,017.31 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.18, 1,017.31 and 405.60 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.18 : 1,017.31 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.18/1,017.31 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.18x = 1,017.31 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.18x = 412,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,620.94/737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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