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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,016.88 and 515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,016.88 and 515.48 is: 711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,016.88 = 515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,016.88 = 515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,016.88 × 515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 524,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,181.30/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.64

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