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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.03, 1,071.78 and 471.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.03, 1,071.78 and 471.11 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.03 : 1,071.78 = 471.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.03/1,071.78 = 471.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.03x = 1,071.78 × 471.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.03x = 504,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,923.92/713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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