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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.36, 1,016.22 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.36, 1,016.22 and 619.72 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.36 : 1,016.22 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.36/1,016.22 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.36x = 1,016.22 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.36x = 629,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,771.86/736.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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