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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.63, 1,016.53 and 405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.63, 1,016.53 and 405.05 is: 558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.63 : 1,016.53 = 405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.63/1,016.53 = 405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.63x = 1,016.53 × 405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.63x = 411,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,747.38/736.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.96

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