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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,013.67 and 716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,013.67 and 716.32 is: 985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,013.67 = 716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,013.67 = 716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,013.67 × 716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 726,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,112.09/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.45

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