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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,055.73 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,055.73 and 473.22 is: 708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,055.73 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,055.73 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,055.73 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 499,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,592.55/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.76

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