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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,016.85 and 422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,016.85 and 422.16 is: 582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,016.85 = 422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,016.85 = 422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,016.85 × 422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 429,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,271.17/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.59

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