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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.03, 1,059.41 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.03, 1,059.41 and 475.07 is: 711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.03 : 1,059.41 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.03/1,059.41 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.03x = 1,059.41 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.03x = 503,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,288.61/707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.83

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