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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,105.23 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,105.23 and 477.46 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,105.23 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,105.23 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,105.23 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 527,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,703.12/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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