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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.28, 1,016.07 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.28, 1,016.07 and 404.72 is: 558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.28 : 1,016.07 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.28/1,016.07 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.28x = 1,016.07 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.28x = 411,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,223.85/736.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.52

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