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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,072.51 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,072.51 and 472.01 is: 706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,072.51 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,072.51 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,072.51 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 506,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,228.90/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.81

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