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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.32 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.32 and 476 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.32 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.32 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.32 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 504,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,712.32/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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