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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.90, 1,075.12 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.90, 1,075.12 and 474.71 is: 711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.90 : 1,075.12 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.90/1,075.12 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.90x = 1,075.12 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.90x = 510,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,363.65/716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.91

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