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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.90, 1,060.74 and 475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.90, 1,060.74 and 475.97 is: 713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.90 : 1,060.74 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.90/1,060.74 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.90x = 1,060.74 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.90x = 504,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,875.11/707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.21

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