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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.77, 1,107.41 and 478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.77, 1,107.41 and 478.94 is: 717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.77 : 1,107.41 = 478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.77/1,107.41 = 478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.77x = 1,107.41 × 478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.77x = 530,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,382.83/738.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.92

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