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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.14, 1,015.88 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.14, 1,015.88 and 417.09 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.14 : 1,015.88 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.14/1,015.88 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.14x = 1,015.88 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.14x = 423,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,713.39/736.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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