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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.71, 1,016.64 and 405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.71, 1,016.64 and 405.13 is: 559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.71 : 1,016.64 = 405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.71/1,016.64 = 405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.71x = 1,016.64 × 405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.71x = 411,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,871.36/736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.07

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