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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,056.03 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,056.03 and 472.80 is: 709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,056.03 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,056.03 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,056.03 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 499,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,290.98/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.42

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