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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,106.60 and 478.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,106.60 and 478.37 is: 717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,106.60 = 478.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,106.60 = 478.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,106.60 × 478.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 529,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,356.32/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.18

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