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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,058.82 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,058.82 and 475 is: 712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,058.82 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,058.82 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,058.82 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 502,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,939.50/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.26

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