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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,015.86 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,015.86 and 561.08 is: 774.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,015.86 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,015.86 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,015.86 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 569,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,978.73/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.39

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