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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.26, 1,013.37 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.26, 1,013.37 and 472.18 is: 651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.26 : 1,013.37 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.26/1,013.37 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.26x = 1,013.37 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.26x = 478,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,493.05/734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.67

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