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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 1,058.56 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 1,058.56 and 475.20 is: 712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 1,058.56 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/1,058.56 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 1,058.56 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 503,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,027.71/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.42

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