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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 1,057.60 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 1,057.60 and 474.23 is: 711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 1,057.60 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/1,057.60 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 1,057.60 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 501,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,540.36/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.51

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