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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 1,060.98 and 475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 1,060.98 and 475.89 is: 713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 1,060.98 = 475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/1,060.98 = 475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 1,060.98 × 475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 504,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,909.77/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.44

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