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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.62, 1,017.81 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.62, 1,017.81 and 406.05 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.62 : 1,017.81 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.62/1,017.81 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.62x = 1,017.81 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.62x = 413,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,277.93/737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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