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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,015.79 and 515.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,015.79 and 515.41 is: 711.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,015.79 = 515.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,015.79 = 515.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,015.79 × 515.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 523,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,548.32/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.11

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