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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 1,073.10 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 1,073.10 and 472.60 is: 708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 1,073.10 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/1,073.10 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 1,073.10 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 507,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,147.06/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.11

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