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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,104.95 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,104.95 and 476.79 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,104.95 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,104.95 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,104.95 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 526,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,826.73/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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