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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.62, 1,016.54 and 441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.62, 1,016.54 and 441.89 is: 609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.62 : 1,016.54 = 441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.62/1,016.54 = 441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.62x = 1,016.54 × 441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.62x = 449,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,191.57/736.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.81

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