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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,075 and 471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,075 and 471.78 is: 707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,075 = 471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,075 = 471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,075 × 471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 507,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,163.50/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.30

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