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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,016.16 and 649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,016.16 and 649.76 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,016.16 = 649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,016.16 = 649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,016.16 × 649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 660,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,260.12/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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