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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.95, 1,016.73 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.95, 1,016.73 and 442.11 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.95 : 1,016.73 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.95/1,016.73 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.95x = 1,016.73 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.95x = 449,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,506.50/736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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