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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 1,073.96 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 1,073.96 and 473.36 is: 710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 1,073.96 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/1,073.96 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 1,073.96 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 508,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,369.71/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.25

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