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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,096.02 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,096.02 and 475.08 is: 711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,096.02 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,096.02 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,096.02 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 520,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,697.18/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.22

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