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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.64, 1,020.04 and 477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.64, 1,020.04 and 477.38 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.64 : 1,020.04 = 477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.64/1,020.04 = 477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.64x = 1,020.04 × 477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.64x = 486,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,940.40/739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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