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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 1,054.47 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 1,054.47 and 472.18 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 1,054.47 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/1,054.47 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 1,054.47 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 497,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,898.10/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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