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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.75, 1,106.07 and 479.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.75, 1,106.07 and 479.05 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.75 : 1,106.07 = 479.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.75/1,106.07 = 479.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.75x = 1,106.07 × 479.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.75x = 529,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,862.83/738.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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