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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.18, 1,057.78 and 475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.18, 1,057.78 and 475.60 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.18 : 1,057.78 = 475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.18/1,057.78 = 475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.18x = 1,057.78 × 475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.18x = 503,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,080.17/705.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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