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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.22, 1,063.83 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.22, 1,063.83 and 478.28 is: 717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.22 : 1,063.83 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.22/1,063.83 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.22x = 1,063.83 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.22x = 508,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,808.61/709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.42

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