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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,016.68 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,016.68 and 442.16 is: 610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,016.68 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,016.68 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,016.68 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 449,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,535.23/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.15

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