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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.78, 1,016.80 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.78, 1,016.80 and 457.16 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.78 : 1,016.80 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.78/1,016.80 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.78x = 1,016.80 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.78x = 464,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,840.29/736.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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