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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.12, 1,053.56 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.12, 1,053.56 and 471.15 is: 705.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.12 : 1,053.56 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.12/1,053.56 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.12x = 1,053.56 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.12x = 496,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,386.25/703.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.98

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