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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,017.39 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,017.39 and 405.68 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,017.39 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,017.39 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,017.39 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 412,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,734.78/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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