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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.75, 1,016.79 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.75, 1,016.79 and 422.04 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.75 : 1,016.79 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.75/1,016.79 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.75x = 1,016.79 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.75x = 429,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,118.86/736.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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