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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,016.92 and 475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,016.92 and 475.60 is: 656.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,016.92 = 475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,016.92 = 475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,016.92 × 475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 483,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,647.15/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.39

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