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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 1,056.62 and 473.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 1,056.62 and 473.57 is: 709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 1,056.62 = 473.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/1,056.62 = 473.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 1,056.62 × 473.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 500,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,383.53/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.73

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