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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,017.82 and 406.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,017.82 and 406.00 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,017.82 = 406.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,017.82 = 406.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,017.82 × 406.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 413,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,232.88/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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