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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.90, 1,016.82 and 471.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.90, 1,016.82 and 471.26 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.90 : 1,016.82 = 471.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.90/1,016.82 = 471.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.90x = 1,016.82 × 471.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.90x = 479,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,186.59/736.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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