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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,057.66 and 473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,057.66 and 473.84 is: 711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,057.66 = 473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,057.66 = 473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,057.66 × 473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 501,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,161.61/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.03

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