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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,052.16 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,052.16 and 471.04 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,052.16 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,052.16 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,052.16 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 495,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,609.45/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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