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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.47, 1,074.22 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.47, 1,074.22 and 472.25 is: 708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.47 : 1,074.22 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.47/1,074.22 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.47x = 1,074.22 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.47x = 507,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,300.40/716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.06

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