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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.61, 1,017.88 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.61, 1,017.88 and 401.51 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.61 : 1,017.88 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.61/1,017.88 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.61x = 1,017.88 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.61x = 408,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,690.54/737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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