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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,016.41 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,016.41 and 442.02 is: 609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,016.41 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,016.41 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,016.41 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 449,267.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,267.36/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.88

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