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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.32, 1,017.51 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.32, 1,017.51 and 405.75 is: 559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.32 : 1,017.51 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.32/1,017.51 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.32x = 1,017.51 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.32x = 412,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,847.57/737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.93

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