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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.43, 1,071.18 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.43, 1,071.18 and 470.22 is: 705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.43 : 1,071.18 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.43/1,071.18 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.43x = 1,071.18 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.43x = 503,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,690.26/714.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.02

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