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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.85, 1,018.38 and 475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.85, 1,018.38 and 475.81 is: 656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.85 : 1,018.38 = 475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.85/1,018.38 = 475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.85x = 1,018.38 × 475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.85x = 484,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,555.39/737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.71

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