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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.77, 1,018.10 and 401.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.77, 1,018.10 and 401.67 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.77 : 1,018.10 = 401.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.77/1,018.10 = 401.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.77x = 1,018.10 × 401.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.77x = 408,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,935.14/737.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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