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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,103.28 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,103.28 and 479.36 is: 717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,103.28 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,103.28 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,103.28 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 528,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,868.30/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.95

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