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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.78, 1,105.38 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.78, 1,105.38 and 478.04 is: 716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.78 : 1,105.38 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.78/1,105.38 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.78x = 1,105.38 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.78x = 528,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,415.86/737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.22

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