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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.17, 1,015.94 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.17, 1,015.94 and 404.61 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.17 : 1,015.94 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.17/1,015.94 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.17x = 1,015.94 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.17x = 411,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,059.48/736.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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