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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 1,065.56 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 1,065.56 and 479.32 is: 718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 1,065.56 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/1,065.56 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 1,065.56 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 510,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,739.16/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.36

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