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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,016.34 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,016.34 and 474.51 is: 654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,016.34 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,016.34 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,016.34 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 482,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,258.41/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.80

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