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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,017.60 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,017.60 and 475.40 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,017.60 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,017.60 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,017.60 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 483,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,767.04/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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