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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 1,060.70 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 1,060.70 and 475.79 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 1,060.70 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/1,060.70 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 1,060.70 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 504,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,670.45/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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