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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.87, 1,011.72 and 471.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.87, 1,011.72 and 471.33 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.87 : 1,011.72 = 471.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.87/1,011.72 = 471.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.87x = 1,011.72 × 471.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.87x = 476,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,851.63/732.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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