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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.91, 1,017.45 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.91, 1,017.45 and 516.16 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.91 : 1,017.45 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.91/1,017.45 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.91x = 1,017.45 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.91x = 525,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,166.11/736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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