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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,018.53 and 472.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,018.53 and 472.53 is: 652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,018.53 = 472.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,018.53 = 472.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,018.53 × 472.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 481,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,285.98/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.41

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