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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,017.33 and 405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,017.33 and 405.63 is: 559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,017.33 = 405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,017.33 = 405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,017.33 × 405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 412,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,659.57/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.78

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