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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,074.33 and 473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,074.33 and 473.22 is: 709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,074.33 = 473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,074.33 = 473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,074.33 × 473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 508,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,394.44/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.83

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