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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.06, 1,013.61 and 472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.06, 1,013.61 and 472.53 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.06 : 1,013.61 = 472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.06/1,013.61 = 472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.06x = 1,013.61 × 472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.06x = 478,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,966.71/734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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