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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,105.62 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,105.62 and 478.04 is: 715.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,105.62 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,105.62 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,105.62 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 528,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,530.58/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.63

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