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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.84, 1,075.80 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.84, 1,075.80 and 473.28 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.84 : 1,075.80 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.84/1,075.80 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.84x = 1,075.80 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.84x = 509,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,154.62/716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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