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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,016.25 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,016.25 and 474.39 is: 655.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,016.25 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,016.25 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,016.25 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 482,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,098.84/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.10

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