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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.98, 1,061.45 and 476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.98, 1,061.45 and 476.29 is: 714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.98 : 1,061.45 = 476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.98/1,061.45 = 476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.98x = 1,061.45 × 476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.98x = 505,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,558.02/707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.09

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