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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.78, 1,040.97 and 478.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.78, 1,040.97 and 478.70 is: 716.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.78 : 1,040.97 = 478.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.78/1,040.97 = 478.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.78x = 1,040.97 × 478.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.78x = 498,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,312.34/695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.19

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