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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.59, 1,015.11 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.59, 1,015.11 and 404.04 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.59 : 1,015.11 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.59/1,015.11 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.59x = 1,015.11 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.59x = 410,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,145.04/735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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