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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 1,056.21 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 1,056.21 and 473.20 is: 709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 1,056.21 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/1,056.21 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 1,056.21 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 499,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,798.57/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.75

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