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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 1,059.10 and 475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 1,059.10 and 475.23 is: 713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 1,059.10 = 475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/1,059.10 = 475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 1,059.10 × 475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 503,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,316.09/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.01

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