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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.77, 1,016.78 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.77, 1,016.78 and 442.29 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.77 : 1,016.78 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.77/1,016.78 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.77x = 1,016.78 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.77x = 449,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,709.41/736.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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