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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.59, 1,017.88 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.59, 1,017.88 and 406.02 is: 560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.59 : 1,017.88 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.59/1,017.88 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.59x = 1,017.88 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.59x = 413,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,279.08/737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.31

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