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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 1,073.56 and 471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 1,073.56 and 471.90 is: 708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 1,073.56 = 471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/1,073.56 = 471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 1,073.56 × 471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 506,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,612.96/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.65

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