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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.93, 1,016.98 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.93, 1,016.98 and 405.36 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.93 : 1,016.98 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.93/1,016.98 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.93x = 1,016.98 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.93x = 412,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,241.92/736.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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