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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.38, 1,017.59 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.38, 1,017.59 and 405.86 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.38 : 1,017.59 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.38/1,017.59 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.38x = 1,017.59 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.38x = 412,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,998.83/737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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