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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.38, 1,060.43 and 475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.38, 1,060.43 and 475.40 is: 711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.38 : 1,060.43 = 475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.38/1,060.43 = 475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.38x = 1,060.43 × 475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.38x = 504,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,120.74/708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.66

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