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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.40, 1,016.13 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.40, 1,016.13 and 441.63 is: 609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.40 : 1,016.13 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.40/1,016.13 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.40x = 1,016.13 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.40x = 448,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,753.49/736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.39

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