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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.55, 1,102.62 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.55, 1,102.62 and 476.04 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.55 : 1,102.62 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.55/1,102.62 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.55x = 1,102.62 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.55x = 524,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,891.22/736.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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