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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,015.98 and 441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,015.98 and 441.35 is: 609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,015.98 = 441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,015.98 = 441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,015.98 × 441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 448,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,402.77/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.04

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