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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.35, 1,106.66 and 474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.35, 1,106.66 and 474.47 is: 711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.35 : 1,106.66 = 474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.35/1,106.66 = 474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.35x = 1,106.66 × 474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.35x = 525,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,071.44/738.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.14

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