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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739, 1,107.18 and 478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739, 1,107.18 and 478.42 is: 716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739 : 1,107.18 = 478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739/1,107.18 = 478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739x = 1,107.18 × 478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739x = 529,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,697.06/739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.78

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