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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,017.26 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,017.26 and 471.84 is: 650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,017.26 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,017.26 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,017.26 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 479,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,983.96/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.61

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