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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.86, 1,016.87 and 405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.86, 1,016.87 and 405.32 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.86 : 1,016.87 = 405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.86/1,016.87 = 405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.86x = 1,016.87 × 405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.86x = 412,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,153.68/736.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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