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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.38, 1,017.38 and 475.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.38, 1,017.38 and 475.55 is: 656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.38 : 1,017.38 = 475.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.38/1,017.38 = 475.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.38x = 1,017.38 × 475.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.38x = 483,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,812.68/737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.12

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