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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.84, 1,059.60 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.84, 1,059.60 and 476.96 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.84 : 1,059.60 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.84/1,059.60 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.84x = 1,059.60 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.84x = 505,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,386.82/707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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