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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,016.76 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,016.76 and 475.28 is: 655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,016.76 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,016.76 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,016.76 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 483,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,245.69/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.16

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