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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,016.64 and 582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,016.64 and 582.24 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,016.64 = 582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,016.64 = 582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,016.64 × 582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 591,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,928.47/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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