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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,016.40 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,016.40 and 502.96 is: 694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,016.40 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,016.40 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,016.40 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 511,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,208.54/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.35

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