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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,017.84 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,017.84 and 405.96 is: 560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,017.84 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,017.84 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,017.84 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 413,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,197.24/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.19

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