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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,015.79 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,015.79 and 404.51 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,015.79 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,015.79 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,015.79 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 410,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,899.25/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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