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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,017.47 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,017.47 and 475.76 is: 655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,017.47 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,017.47 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,017.47 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 484,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,064.06/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.74

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