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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.85, 1,107.41 and 474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.85, 1,107.41 and 474.97 is: 711.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.85 : 1,107.41 = 474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.85/1,107.41 = 474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.85x = 1,107.41 × 474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.85x = 525,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,980.99/738.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.89

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