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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,015.07 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,015.07 and 546.62 is: 753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,015.07 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,015.07 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,015.07 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 554,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,849.75/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.71

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