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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,055.12 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,055.12 and 472.20 is: 707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,055.12 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,055.12 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,055.12 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 498,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,225.30/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.55

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