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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 1,058.97 and 475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 1,058.97 and 475.81 is: 713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 1,058.97 = 475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/1,058.97 = 475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 1,058.97 × 475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 503,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,867.65/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.03

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