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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.14, 1,014.93 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.14, 1,014.93 and 474.06 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.14 : 1,014.93 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.14/1,014.93 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.14x = 1,014.93 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.14x = 481,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,137.72/736.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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