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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,015.40 and 604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,015.40 and 604.55 is: 833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,015.40 = 604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,015.40 = 604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,015.40 × 604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 613,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,864.12/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.39

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