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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,017.70 and 405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,017.70 and 405.89 is: 560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,017.70 = 405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,017.70 = 405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,017.70 × 405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 413,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,074.25/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.11

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