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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,017.76 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,017.76 and 475.44 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,017.76 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,017.76 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,017.76 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 483,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,883.81/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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