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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.67, 1,016.60 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.67, 1,016.60 and 441.92 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.67 : 1,016.60 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.67/1,016.60 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.67x = 1,016.60 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.67x = 449,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,248.58/736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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