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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.28, 1,012.66 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.28, 1,012.66 and 472.20 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.28 : 1,012.66 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.28/1,012.66 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.28x = 1,012.66 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.28x = 478,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,178.05/734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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