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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 1,075.38 and 473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 1,075.38 and 473.39 is: 710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 1,075.38 = 473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/1,075.38 = 473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 1,075.38 × 473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 509,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,071.02/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.08

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