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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 1,070.61 and 470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 1,070.61 and 470.62 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 1,070.61 = 470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/1,070.61 = 470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 1,070.61 × 470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 503,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,850.48/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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