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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.51, 1,102.40 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.51, 1,102.40 and 516.87 is: 773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.51 : 1,102.40 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.51/1,102.40 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.51x = 1,102.40 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.51x = 569,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,791.98/736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.64

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