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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,105.66 and 477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,105.66 and 477.96 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,105.66 = 477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,105.66 = 477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,105.66 × 477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 528,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,461.25/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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