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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,053.27 and 472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,053.27 and 472.59 is: 708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,053.27 = 472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,053.27 = 472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,053.27 × 472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 497,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,764.87/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.89

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