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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.71, 1,013.19 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.71, 1,013.19 and 472.18 is: 652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.71 : 1,013.19 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.71/1,013.19 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.71x = 1,013.19 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.71x = 478,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,408.05/733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.04

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