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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,058.84 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,058.84 and 475.28 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,058.84 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,058.84 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,058.84 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 503,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,245.48/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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