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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,061.72 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,061.72 and 317.54 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,061.72 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,061.72 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,061.72 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 337,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,138.57/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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