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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,016.67 and 630.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,016.67 and 630.69 is: 870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.21 : 1,016.67 = 630.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.21/1,016.67 = 630.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.21x = 1,016.67 × 630.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.21x = 641,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,203.60/736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.95

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