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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,101.80 and 476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,101.80 and 476.40 is: 713.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,101.80 = 476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,101.80 = 476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,101.80 × 476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 524,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,897.52/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.56

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