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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.55, 1,017.29 and 475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.55, 1,017.29 and 475.31 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.55 : 1,017.29 = 475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.55/1,017.29 = 475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.55x = 1,017.29 × 475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.55x = 483,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,531.84/737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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