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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 1,075.54 and 473.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 1,075.54 and 473.26 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 1,075.54 = 473.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/1,075.54 = 473.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 1,075.54 × 473.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 509,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,010.06/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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