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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.47, 1,073.32 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.47, 1,073.32 and 472.26 is: 707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.47 : 1,073.32 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.47/1,073.32 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.47x = 1,073.32 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.47x = 506,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,886.10/716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.48

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