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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.96, 1,016 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.96, 1,016 and 550.72 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.96 : 1,016 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.96/1,016 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.96x = 1,016 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.96x = 559,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,531.52/736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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