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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 1,066.96 and 479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 1,066.96 and 479.90 is: 719.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 1,066.96 = 479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/1,066.96 = 479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 1,066.96 × 479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 512,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,028.67/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.49

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