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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 1,073.28 and 472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 1,073.28 and 472.11 is: 709.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 1,073.28 = 472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/1,073.28 = 472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 1,073.28 × 472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 506,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,706.22/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.64

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