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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,017.41 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,017.41 and 405.71 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,017.41 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,017.41 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,017.41 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 412,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,772.39/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

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