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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.21, 1,054.22 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.21, 1,054.22 and 471.39 is: 706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.21 : 1,054.22 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.21/1,054.22 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.21x = 1,054.22 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.21x = 496,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,948.77/703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.69

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