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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 1,056.24 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 1,056.24 and 472.80 is: 709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 1,056.24 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/1,056.24 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 1,056.24 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 499,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,390.27/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.44

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