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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.84, 1,016.84 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.84, 1,016.84 and 426.36 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.84 : 1,016.84 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.84/1,016.84 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.84x = 1,016.84 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.84x = 433,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,539.90/736.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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