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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 1,055.19 and 473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 1,055.19 and 473.13 is: 707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 1,055.19 = 473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/1,055.19 = 473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 1,055.19 × 473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 499,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,242.04/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.81

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