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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.32, 1,020.59 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.32, 1,020.59 and 477.46 is: 659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.32 : 1,020.59 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.32/1,020.59 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.32x = 1,020.59 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.32x = 487,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,290.90/739.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.11

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