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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,102.02 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,102.02 and 444.14 is: 664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,102.02 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,102.02 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,102.02 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 489,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,451.16/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.56

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