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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.64, 1,012.29 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.64, 1,012.29 and 472.01 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.64 : 1,012.29 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.64/1,012.29 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.64x = 1,012.29 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.64x = 477,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,805.94/733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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