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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.62, 1,062.56 and 477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.62, 1,062.56 and 477.50 is: 716.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.62 : 1,062.56 = 477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.62/1,062.56 = 477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.62x = 1,062.56 × 477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.62x = 507,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,372.40/708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.00

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