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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 1,060.80 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 1,060.80 and 476.08 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 1,060.80 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/1,060.80 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 1,060.80 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 505,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,025.66/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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