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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,017.90 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,017.90 and 406.04 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,017.90 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,017.90 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,017.90 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 413,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,308.12/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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