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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.74, 1,016.96 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.74, 1,016.96 and 442.17 is: 610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.74 : 1,016.96 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.74/1,016.96 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.74x = 1,016.96 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.74x = 449,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,666.99/736.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.35

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