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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.97, 1,073.63 and 472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.97, 1,073.63 and 472.76 is: 707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.97 : 1,073.63 = 472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.97/1,073.63 = 472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.97x = 1,073.63 × 472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.97x = 507,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,565.13/716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.93

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