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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.44, 1,017.27 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.44, 1,017.27 and 516.12 is: 712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.44 : 1,017.27 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.44/1,017.27 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.44x = 1,017.27 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.44x = 525,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,033.39/736.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.93

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