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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.22, 1,012.68 and 471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.22, 1,012.68 and 471.78 is: 650.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.22 : 1,012.68 = 471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.22/1,012.68 = 471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.22x = 1,012.68 × 471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.22x = 477,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,762.17/734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.71

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