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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,104.66 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,104.66 and 479.64 is: 718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,104.66 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,104.66 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,104.66 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 529,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,839.12/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.52

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