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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.59, 1,016.51 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.59, 1,016.51 and 405.03 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.59 : 1,016.51 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.59/1,016.51 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.59x = 1,016.51 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.59x = 411,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,711.96/736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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