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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,106.36 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,106.36 and 477.52 is: 715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,106.36 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,106.36 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,106.36 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 528,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,309.03/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.56

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