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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,070.28 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,070.28 and 470.04 is: 703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,070.28 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,070.28 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,070.28 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 503,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,074.41/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.88

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