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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.39, 1,016.20 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.39, 1,016.20 and 404.79 is: 558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.39 : 1,016.20 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.39/1,016.20 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.39x = 1,016.20 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.39x = 411,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,347.60/736.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.60

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