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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 1,052.60 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 1,052.60 and 470.88 is: 705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 1,052.60 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/1,052.60 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 1,052.60 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 495,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,645.93/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.71

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