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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.13, 1,015.36 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.13, 1,015.36 and 456.08 is: 629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.13 : 1,015.36 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.13/1,015.36 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.13x = 1,015.36 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.13x = 463,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,079.17/736.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.07

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