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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.30, 1,059.56 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.30, 1,059.56 and 475.54 is: 712.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.30 : 1,059.56 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.30/1,059.56 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.30x = 1,059.56 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.30x = 503,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,863.16/707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.38

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