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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,073.85 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,073.85 and 472.50 is: 710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,073.85 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,073.85 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,073.85 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 507,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,394.13/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.22

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