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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.61, 1,017.92 and 406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.61, 1,017.92 and 406.06 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.61 : 1,017.92 = 406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.61/1,017.92 = 406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.61x = 1,017.92 × 406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.61x = 413,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,336.60/737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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