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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.08, 1,106.73 and 478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.08, 1,106.73 and 478.20 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.08 : 1,106.73 = 478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.08/1,106.73 = 478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.08x = 1,106.73 × 478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.08x = 529,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,238.29/738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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