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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.66, 1,017.20 and 501.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.66, 1,017.20 and 501.11 is: 691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.66 : 1,017.20 = 501.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.66/1,017.20 = 501.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.66x = 1,017.20 × 501.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.66x = 509,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,721.50/736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.94

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