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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,105.36 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,105.36 and 474.06 is: 710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,105.36 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,105.36 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,105.36 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 524,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,004.59/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.62

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