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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 1,066.89 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 1,066.89 and 479.92 is: 719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 1,066.89 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/1,066.89 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 1,066.89 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 512,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,017.38/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.53

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