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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 1,061.79 and 476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 1,061.79 and 476.69 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 1,061.79 = 476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/1,061.79 = 476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 1,061.79 × 476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 506,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,140.26/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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