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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.54, 1,020.07 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.54, 1,020.07 and 474.06 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.54 : 1,020.07 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.54/1,020.07 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.54x = 1,020.07 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.54x = 483,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,574.38/739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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