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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.06, 1,065.15 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.06, 1,065.15 and 479.22 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.06 : 1,065.15 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.06/1,065.15 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.06x = 1,065.15 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.06x = 510,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,441.18/711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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