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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,104.58 and 478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,104.58 and 478.05 is: 715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,104.58 = 478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,104.58 = 478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,104.58 × 478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 528,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,036.56/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.74

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