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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.41, 1,016.28 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.41, 1,016.28 and 404.90 is: 558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.41 : 1,016.28 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.41/1,016.28 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.41x = 1,016.28 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.41x = 411,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,496.50/736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.79

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