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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.57, 1,016.58 and 500.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.57, 1,016.58 and 500.86 is: 691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.57 : 1,016.58 = 500.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.57/1,016.58 = 500.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.57x = 1,016.58 × 500.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.57x = 509,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,161.75/736.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.26

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