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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,015.20 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,015.20 and 474.12 is: 654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,015.20 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,015.20 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,015.20 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 481,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,326.62/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.12

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