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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.57, 1,017.86 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.57, 1,017.86 and 405.99 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.57 : 1,017.86 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.57/1,017.86 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.57x = 1,017.86 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.57x = 413,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,233.86/737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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