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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,016.84 and 603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,016.84 and 603.76 is: 833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,016.84 = 603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,016.84 = 603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,016.84 × 603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 613,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,927.32/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.91

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