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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.60, 1,103.30 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.60, 1,103.30 and 477.40 is: 715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.60 : 1,103.30 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.60/1,103.30 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.60x = 1,103.30 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.60x = 526,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,715.42/736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.06

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