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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,016.60 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,016.60 and 442.01 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,016.60 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,016.60 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,016.60 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 449,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,340.07/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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