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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.09, 1,016.70 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.09, 1,016.70 and 550.41 is: 760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.09 : 1,016.70 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.09/1,016.70 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.09x = 1,016.70 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.09x = 559,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,598.14/736.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.23

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