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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,071.36 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,071.36 and 470.16 is: 706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,071.36 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,071.36 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,071.36 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 503,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,710.62/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.66

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