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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.54, 1,016.38 and 404.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.54, 1,016.38 and 404.97 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.54 : 1,016.38 = 404.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.54/1,016.38 = 404.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.54x = 1,016.38 × 404.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.54x = 411,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,598.33/736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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