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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.84, 1,017.24 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.84, 1,017.24 and 475.76 is: 655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.84 : 1,017.24 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.84/1,017.24 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.84x = 1,017.24 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.84x = 483,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,962.10/737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.92

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