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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.15, 1,015.91 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.15, 1,015.91 and 404.59 is: 558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.15 : 1,015.91 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.15/1,015.91 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.15x = 1,015.91 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.15x = 411,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,019.92/736.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.34

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