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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,070.20 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,070.20 and 470.60 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,070.20 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,070.20 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,070.20 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 503,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,636.12/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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