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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.92, 1,012.11 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.92, 1,012.11 and 471.39 is: 650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.92 : 1,012.11 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.92/1,012.11 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.92x = 1,012.11 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.92x = 477,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,098.53/732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.96

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