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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,017.34 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,017.34 and 405.62 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,017.34 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,017.34 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,017.34 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 412,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,653.45/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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