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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.21, 1,059.81 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.21, 1,059.81 and 475.54 is: 713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.21 : 1,059.81 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.21/1,059.81 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.21x = 1,059.81 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.21x = 503,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,982.05/706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.64

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