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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.88, 1,076.56 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.88, 1,076.56 and 473.88 is: 711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.88 : 1,076.56 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.88/1,076.56 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.88x = 1,076.56 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.88x = 510,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,160.25/716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.64

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