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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,015.68 and 474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,015.68 and 474.03 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,015.68 = 474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,015.68 = 474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,015.68 × 474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 481,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,462.79/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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