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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,013.04 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,013.04 and 472.64 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,013.04 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,013.04 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,013.04 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 478,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,803.23/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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