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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,019.52 and 477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,019.52 and 477.27 is: 658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,019.52 = 477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,019.52 = 477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,019.52 × 477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 486,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,586.31/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.33

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