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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.10, 1,072.32 and 471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.10, 1,072.32 and 471.88 is: 706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.10 : 1,072.32 = 471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.10/1,072.32 = 471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.10x = 1,072.32 × 471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.10x = 506,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,006.36/716.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.61

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