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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 1,064.37 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 1,064.37 and 479.13 is: 718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 1,064.37 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/1,064.37 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 1,064.37 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 509,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,971.60/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.90

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