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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.97, 1,067.28 and 478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.97, 1,067.28 and 478.49 is: 716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.97 : 1,067.28 = 478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.97/1,067.28 = 478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.97x = 1,067.28 × 478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.97x = 510,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,682.81/712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.28

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