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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,016.88 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,016.88 and 441.96 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,016.88 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,016.88 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,016.88 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 449,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,420.28/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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