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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.06, 1,016.66 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.06, 1,016.66 and 550.37 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.06 : 1,016.66 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.06/1,016.66 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.06x = 1,016.66 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.06x = 559,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,541.02/736.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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