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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.77, 1,074.57 and 474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.77, 1,074.57 and 474.76 is: 711.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.77 : 1,074.57 = 474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.77/1,074.57 = 474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.77x = 1,074.57 × 474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.77x = 510,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,162.85/716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.75

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