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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,062.06 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,062.06 and 477.04 is: 715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,062.06 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,062.06 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,062.06 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 506,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,645.33/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.90

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