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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,065.20 and 478.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,065.20 and 478.79 is: 717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,065.20 = 478.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,065.20 = 478.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,065.20 × 478.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 510,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,007.11/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.83

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