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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.88, 1,061.52 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.88, 1,061.52 and 477.52 is: 715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.88 : 1,061.52 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.88/1,061.52 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.88x = 1,061.52 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.88x = 506,897.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,897.03/708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.07

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