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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,017.72 and 405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,017.72 and 405.93 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,017.72 = 405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,017.72 = 405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,017.72 × 405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 413,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,123.08/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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