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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.26, 1,016.20 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.26, 1,016.20 and 509.46 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.26 : 1,016.20 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.26/1,016.20 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.26x = 1,016.20 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.26x = 517,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,713.25/736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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