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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,016.30 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,016.30 and 475.16 is: 655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,016.30 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,016.30 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,016.30 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 482,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,897.65/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.77

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