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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.78, 1,018.26 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.78, 1,018.26 and 476 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.78 : 1,018.26 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.78/1,018.26 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.78x = 1,018.26 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.78x = 484,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,691.76/737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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