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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.81, 1,016.88 and 442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.81, 1,016.88 and 442.07 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.81 : 1,016.88 = 442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.81/1,016.88 = 442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.81x = 1,016.88 × 442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.81x = 449,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,527.06/736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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