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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,018.17 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,018.17 and 406.24 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,018.17 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,018.17 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,018.17 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 413,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,621.38/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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