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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,016.02 and 540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,016.02 and 540.94 is: 746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,016.02 = 540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,016.02 = 540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,016.02 × 540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 549,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,605.86/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.73

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