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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.97, 1,017.64 and 471.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.97, 1,017.64 and 471.57 is: 651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.97 : 1,017.64 = 471.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.97/1,017.64 = 471.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.97x = 1,017.64 × 471.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.97x = 479,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,889.67/736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.16

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