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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,015.55 and 561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,015.55 and 561.72 is: 774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,015.55 = 561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,015.55 = 561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,015.55 × 561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 570,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,454.75/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.36

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