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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.70, 1,061.55 and 477.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.70, 1,061.55 and 477.30 is: 715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.70 : 1,061.55 = 477.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.70/1,061.55 = 477.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.70x = 1,061.55 × 477.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.70x = 506,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,677.82/707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.95

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