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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,096.44 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,096.44 and 471.32 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,096.44 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,096.44 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,096.44 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 516,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,774.10/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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